Program Director, Advanced Structures

Divergent • Torrance, CA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Divergent is seeking a Program Director to provide strategic leadership for a portfolio of aerostructure programs supporting U.S. Department of War and allied customers. This role is accountable for long-term program performance, customer alignment, and business outcomes across development, production, and sustainment. The Program Director operates as a senior business leader, shaping program strategy, influencing customer roadmaps, and aligning engineering and operations to aerostructure portfolio objectives.

Requirements

• Current Secret}} DoD security clearance or ability to obtain and retain Special Program access}} clearance within 365 days from submission
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of aerospace and defense experience with significant program and portfolio leadership
• Proven experience leading a team in executing large, complex defense programs or portfolios
• Strong understanding of defense acquisitions processes and customer environments
• Demonstrated success leading P&L, long-range planning, and executive level engagements

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Experience influencing capture strategies and contract negotiations

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic direction and long-term execution plans for a portfolio of defense aerostructures programs. The Program Director will balance near-term execution with long-term affordability, producibility, and growth objectives while aligning program and customer strategies to DAPS platform development.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of program managers and functional leaders to ensure program execution success and business growth. The Program Director will be responsible for aligning cross-functional priorities across the aerostructures portfolio, to include setting expectations for execution across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and production.
• Serve as the business owner for the aerostructure portfolio programs, accountable for P&L, margin performance, and revenue growth YoY. The Program Director will interface with senior leadership to influence financial planning, make/buy decisions, and data-driven decision making at the portfolio level.
• Act as the senior interface for DoW program offices, prime contractors, and executive level stakeholders. The Program Director will help shape customer programs, influence requirements, and position the business unit for future contract awards, while leading executive program reviews that support capture strategies and proposal development.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and platform leadership to define aerostructure technology roadmaps aligned to customer requirements. These strategies will account for development, certification, sustainment, and lifecycle support requirements for DoW Programs of Record.

Benefits

• Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director